1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 900 kg more than 1958 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Zodiac | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Zodiac | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 2092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2888 mm |